Two Freeports. One Wales.

17th Feb, 2024  |  Online

About Freeports.Wales


Freeports.Wales is a bi-monthly virtual conference and collaboration between the two freeports in Wales and is designed to provide regular communication and transparency around the opportunities that exist in the ongoing developments of our freeports.

Educating businesses about freeports in Wales is crucial for navigating the regulatory environment and maximising their potential benefits.

Awareness of the unique advantages offered, such as tax incentives, streamlined customs procedures, and enhanced infrastructure, can significantly impact business decisions and strategies.

This education is key to fostering a thriving commercial community in Welsh freeports, ultimately contributing to regional economic growth and innovation.

A Collective Wisdom and Joined-Up Thinking:

Demonstrate economic impact, including job creation, attracting investments, and fostering international trade

Providing consistent awareness of the unique advantages offered by freeports.

Provide a platform for those leaders with a stake in the success of our freeports to communicate with the freeport ecosystem.

Showcase the supply chain opportunities available to business.

Provide a user-friendly and non-intrusive networking opportunity

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Who is Freeports.Wales for?


The bi-monthly virtual conference is aimed at a diverse range of stakeholders who are interested or involved in the development of both the Celtic and North Wales freeports.

Freeports. Wales are designed to bring together diverse groups to discuss, collaborate, educate and communicate the progressive ongoing story of Freeports in Wales. The target audience for freeports.wales encompasses a diverse range of stakeholders, each with a vested interest in the development and operation of freeports in Wales. This audience includes:

Businesses and Investors: 

Companies interested in operating within freeports, investors looking for opportunities in trade, logistics, manufacturing, or other industries that could benefit from the freeport environment.

Local and Regional Governments:

Policymakers and government officials at both local and regional levels, who play a role in regulatory frameworks, infrastructure development, and community impact assessments.

Industry Associations:

Trade and industry associations representing sectors like manufacturing, shipping, logistics, and technology, which might find new opportunities in freeports.

Environmental Groups:

Organisations and advocates concerned with sustainable development and environmental impact, given the significant ecological considerations involved in freeport operations.

Community and Social Groups:

Local community groups and social enterprises, as freeports can have significant impacts on local employment, social dynamics, and economic development.

Academia and Research Institutions:

Universities and research institutions interested in the economic, social, and environmental implications of freeports, as well as potential technological and logistical innovations.

Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals:

Individuals and companies involved in supply chain management and logistics who could benefit from the efficiencies and innovations offered by freeports.

Legal and Financial Professionals:

Lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors who can assist in navigating the legal and financial aspects of operating within or dealing with a freeport.

International Traders and Exporters:

Businesses engaged in international trade, particularly those that could leverage the strategic advantages of freeports for exporting and importing goods.

Workforce Development Agencies:

Organisations focused on employment and skills training, given the potential for job creation and the need for specialised skills within freeports.

Understanding and engaging with this diverse audience is crucial for the successful development and operation of freeports in Wales, ensuring they meet economic, social, and environmental objectives.

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